Restaurant
Development Experts

Smart development through strategic planning &
precise execution

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Restaurant Development Experts, LLC (RDE, LLC) is a leading provider of restaurant development services that are specifically designed for multi-unit expansion. Our team of experienced professionals has a proven track record of helping restaurants of all sizes achieve their multi-unit expansion goals. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that includes:

Custom built market plans: Considers trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to identify the best trade areas for your brand.
Data science: Uses mountains of data from countless sources and proprietary algorithms to identify the most promising trade areas for development.
Roadmap to success: Outlines the step-by-step process for multi-unit expansion from new market entry to market optimization.

National real estate brokerage firm: Specializes in restaurant site selection and deal negotiations for multi-unit growth brands for local, regional, and national expansion.
Expertise: 50+ years of combined restaurant industry experience leading national growth initiatives for some of the country's most recognized brands.
Results-oriented: Proven track record of helping clients achieve their restaurant expansion goals.

Best-in-class franchise sales and recruitment strategy: Tailored to your specific needs and goals and delivered by experts with a proven track record.
Targeted: Finds the right franchisees for your brand, in the right locations, at the right time.
Efficient: Streamlines your sales and recruitment processes, so you can close more deals and grow your brand faster.

RDE helps franchisors qualify franchisee candidates that meet cultural and financial requirements but lack certain skill sets necessary for awarding multi-unit expansion commitments.
We help high net worth individuals qualify for franchise opportunities when they lack industry experience or have limited bandwidth due to other obligations.
Our partnership program is specifically designed to mitigate the risks commonly associated with multi-unit expansion and endured by both franchisor and franchisee.

Industry Problem

Expansion Complexities

The more locations a chain restaurant opens in a single market, the more complex the site selection process becomes.

Complex System

The development of a single restaurant involves a multitude of factors, and the challenges multiply when expanding to multiple locations.

Mistakes Happen Often

29% of restaurant failures are due to location-related issues. This means that nearly one in three restaurants that close do so because they are in the wrong place.

The Average Cost of QSR Development

1 Location

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Avg Lease Rate	$30/sq.ft (PSF)
Avg Minimum Lease Term	10 years
Avg Space	1,800/sq.ft (SF)
Avg Space Avg Buildout Cost / Leasehold (Improvements = $125 PSF)	$225,000
Avg Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA)	$36,000
Avg Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Package (FF&E)	$450,000
Avg Soft Costs (Design - A&E- Attorney - Due Diligence, Etc.)	$50,000
Avg Pre-Opening Expenses (Training - PR - Inventory)	$25,000

TOTAL COST TO BUILD = $714,000

10 Locations

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Total Cost To Build	$7,140,000
Total 10 Year Lease Commitments	$6,000,000
How much would you pay to mitigate the risk of developing the wrong location?
Cost of wrong location @ 90% accuracy	$1.3mm
Cost of wrong location @ 80% accuracy	$2.6mm
Cost of wrong location @ 70% accuracy	$3.9mm
Avg Pre-Opening Expenses (Training - PR - Inventory)	$25,000

TOTAL 10 YEAR LEASE COMMITMENT = $600,000

*Capital & occupancy factors only. Operating losses not included.

Our Tailored Solutions For Accelerating

Multi-Unit Growth

Filling A Gap In The
Market

RDE is a trusted advisor to restaurant brands of all sizes. They have the experience, expertise, and resources to help you expand your restaurant business and achieve your goals. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:

Experienced Professionals

We have a team of experienced professionals who can help you with every aspect of your restaurant development needs.

Proven Track Record

We have a proven track record of success in helping restaurants grow and succeed.

No Geographical Boundaries

We have no geographical limitations, so we can help you expand your restaurant brand to any location within the US.

Comprehensive Services

We offer a comprehensive suite of services to meet the needs of restaurant brands of all sizes.

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